Silver Falls isn’t the only place to see waterfalls around Silverton. There are at least five other major waterfalls in the area: Abiqua, Upper Butte Creek, Lower Butte Creek, Drift and Fall Creek.

If you don’t want to fight the throngs at Silver Falls, head to Silverton Reservoir & Marine Park (4381 Silver Falls Drive NE, 503-873-6359, silverton.or.us), just a five-minute drive from town.

Silverton, Oregon Mayor Jason Freilinger shares some of the city's top tourism destinations including the Oregon Gardens, Silver Falls and the Homer Davenport Days festival.